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DA51 DGU

2001 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,589 mi
Last recorded98,589 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 DGU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,589 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 92,627 miles

various weld repairs carried out

Fail 29 Oct 2013 92,627 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs in very poor condition

various weld repairs carried out

Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,198 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 84,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,854 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

TINTED WINDOWS

Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,182 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 74,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,571 miles

o/s/front seat back rest dosnt tilt forward

tinted windows fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2009 67,549 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/front seat back rest dosnt tilt forward

tinted windows fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,773 miles

gear box noisy

o/s/front seat back rest bolt missing and cable broken

windows tinted

Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,206 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL POOR CONDITION.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

WINDOWS HEAVILY TINTED!!!

Fail 5 Nov 2007 56,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL POOR CONDITION.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

WINDOWS HEAVILY TINTED!!!

Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,002 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear seat belt not checked

slight leak from p.a.s

tinted windows fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2005 39,674 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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DA51 DGU is a 2001 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 65,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA51 DGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA51 DGU is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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